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Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 23 260.1 sq m
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Explore the area

Trumansburg, NY
- Place, Taughannock Falls State Park4 min drive
- Place, Cornell University27 min drive
- Place, Ithaca College27 min drive
- Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 23)
Bunk House
2 Single Bunk Beds
Lake Cottage
1 King Bed
Lake House bunk room
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Lake House downstairs king
1 King Bed
Lake House downstairs queen
1 Queen Bed
Lake House upstairs king bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
Lake House - Upstairs queen bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Lake Cottage Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Lake House Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Great Cayuga Lake House Complex for families, reunions, or just relaxing!
The Lake House Complex includes the 2,200 square foot Lake House, the Lake Cottage (brand new May 2019) and Bunk House (brand new May 2019). Situated next to each other on our beach (400 feet of frontage!), they're a great way for large groups to spread out and enjoy a beautiful site on scenic Cayuga Lake.
***May through Labor Day and Columbus Day weekend, we rent the Lake House, Bunk House and Lake Cottage as a single unit because of their close proximity. In the off-season (excluding Columbus Day weekend), they can be rented separately. Please message us for the listings for the units individually.***
Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day on Cayuga Lake! Perfect for entertaining large groups! Enjoy a fire on the beach or swim from the adjacent beach.
Lake House: 2-floor, 2,200 sq. ft. house boasts 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Renovations over winter 2019 included a brand-new kitchen (including wine fridge!), new flooring, fresh paint, and hotel-quality bedding and towels!
Open-plan configuration with dining room, living room, and full kitchen on main (top) floor, along with a full bathroom and two bedrooms. (1 with a queen bed and 1 with king bed and a day bed w/pull out twin, sleeping 4.)
Lower floor has 3 bedrooms (king, queen and bunk beds), a full bathroom, and another area to relax. (One sofa has a full-size pull-out.)
Lake Cottage: 1 bedroom with spectacular lake views and a memory foam king bed. Full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a living room with air conditioning/heating, television, propane BBQ, outdoor furniture and fire pit. Gut renovation in spring 2019!
Bunk House: Includes 2 sets of bunk beds, air conditioning, and heating. (No separate bathroom in unit.)
The lake house is accessed down a flight of ~50 steps. Guests with limited mobility or who wish to drop off people and/or gear, can use our boat ramp that is adjacent to the Lake House Complex. Guests can be dropped on the beach and it is about 8 steps to the upper level of the Lake House. (The Lake Cottage is on one floor, 1 step above the beach.)
Spring, Summer and Fall guests: Lake house complex rental includes 1 electric boat hoist and a private dock. Additional docks with manual or electric hoists available for motor/sail boats at $200/boat/week.
Note: Fireplaces inside the units are not available for use. Electric heat provided.
Our property includes another house (Overlook Lodge) that sleeps 10, as well as 8 cabins and 2 yurts that each sleep between 4 and 6. This is the largest lakeside vacation rental property in the Ithaca area that can sleep 85 guests in 12 independent units! Ask about our discounts for renting multiple sites!
The Spotted Sandpiper is located in the woods with frontage on Cayuga Lake and bugs love the woods and water! They're savvy at finding their ways indoors. If the bugs are ever "bugging" you, we're always happy to help.
***May through Labor Day and Columbus Day weekend, we rent the Lake House, Bunk House and Lake Cottage as a single unit because of their close proximity. In the off-season (excluding Columbus Day weekend), they can be rented separately. Please message us for the listings for the units individually.***
Relax with friends or family on the deck after a day on Cayuga Lake! Perfect for entertaining large groups! Enjoy a fire on the beach or swim from the adjacent beach.
Lake House: 2-floor, 2,200 sq. ft. house boasts 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Renovations over winter 2019 included a brand-new kitchen (including wine fridge!), new flooring, fresh paint, and hotel-quality bedding and towels!
Open-plan configuration with dining room, living room, and full kitchen on main (top) floor, along with a full bathroom and two bedrooms. (1 with a queen bed and 1 with king bed and a day bed w/pull out twin, sleeping 4.)
Lower floor has 3 bedrooms (king, queen and bunk beds), a full bathroom, and another area to relax. (One sofa has a full-size pull-out.)
Lake Cottage: 1 bedroom with spectacular lake views and a memory foam king bed. Full kitchen and bathroom, as well as a living room with air conditioning/heating, television, propane BBQ, outdoor furniture and fire pit. Gut renovation in spring 2019!
Bunk House: Includes 2 sets of bunk beds, air conditioning, and heating. (No separate bathroom in unit.)
The lake house is accessed down a flight of ~50 steps. Guests with limited mobility or who wish to drop off people and/or gear, can use our boat ramp that is adjacent to the Lake House Complex. Guests can be dropped on the beach and it is about 8 steps to the upper level of the Lake House. (The Lake Cottage is on one floor, 1 step above the beach.)
Spring, Summer and Fall guests: Lake house complex rental includes 1 electric boat hoist and a private dock. Additional docks with manual or electric hoists available for motor/sail boats at $200/boat/week.
Note: Fireplaces inside the units are not available for use. Electric heat provided.
Our property includes another house (Overlook Lodge) that sleeps 10, as well as 8 cabins and 2 yurts that each sleep between 4 and 6. This is the largest lakeside vacation rental property in the Ithaca area that can sleep 85 guests in 12 independent units! Ask about our discounts for renting multiple sites!
The Spotted Sandpiper is located in the woods with frontage on Cayuga Lake and bugs love the woods and water! They're savvy at finding their ways indoors. If the bugs are ever "bugging" you, we're always happy to help.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
These can be held with permission and guest limit.
Pets
Pets allowed
We have a $50 fee per pet per visit.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, but not inside.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: These can be held with permission and guest limit.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Trumansburg
Located in Trumansburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Americana Vineyards and Lucas Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of the Earth and Puddledockers. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or EcoVillage at Ithaca if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Trumansburg, NY
What's nearby
- Taughannock Falls State Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Ithaca Commons - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
- Cornell University - 27 min drive - 27.7 km
- Ithaca College - 27 min drive - 27.3 km
- Buttermilk Falls State Park - 31 min drive - 28.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- NY Quick Shop - 9 min drive
- Mama Said Cafe - 13 min drive
- Trimmers Ice Cream - 9 min drive
- Inn At Taughannock - 8 min drive
- Garrett's Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jordan and Kate

We've been in commercial real estate since 2000 and happily purchased this historic vacation rental property in 2018. We are committed to nurturing a positive environment for all of our guests, embrace eco-friendly management techniques, and love working with large groups to create lasting memories on Cayuga Lake. We're a family business and would love to welcome your family and friends to The Spotted Sandpiper!
Why they chose this property
We're located along the oldest wine trail in the United States and are within 5-30 minutes of 5 state parks, the Black Dimond Trail, dozens of wineries, Cornell University, and Ithaca College.
What makes this property unique
This is the largest private vacation rental property on Cayuga Lake and one of the largest in all of the Finger Lakes. We are great for family reunions because the property can sleep 85! With 400 feet of lake frontage and 4 acres, we are a beautiful home base for your trip to the Finger Lakes!
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